Director of Data Science

Plano, Texas

Work Arrangement: Hybrid
2026-01-30

Director of Data Science – Hybrid | Dallas, Texas (Plano)

Are you ready to apply advanced analytics and data science to real-world, high-impact problems in a financial environment? A rapidly expanding global bank is building out its data capabilities and is hiring a Data Scientist to support operational resilience, risk management, and enterprise decision-making.

This is a highly visible role partnering with Operations, Finance & Accounting, and Business leaders to turn complex data into actionable insights that support scale, stability, and regulatory compliance. Apply today!


Who you are:

  • 10+ years of experience in Data Science, Advanced Analytics, or Applied Machine Learning, preferably within financial experience

  • Strong experience working with large, complex datasets related to operations, incidents, infrastructure, performance, or risk

  • Proficiency in Python and/or R, SQL, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.)

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights to senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship


What you’ll do:

  • Develop and maintain data models and analytics to support F&A IT Operations, operational resilience, and risk reduction

  • Analyze incident, availability, capacity, and performance data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities

  • Design executive-level dashboards and KPIs to track operational health and operational performance

  • Partner with Operations, F&A, and executive teams to drive data-informed modernization and automation

  • Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with regulatory and internal standards


Why work here:

  • Work with a team of high-caliber professionals driving meaningful technology and data initiatives

  • High-impact role with executive visibility in a growing global financial institution

  • Opportunity to apply data science at scale in a highly impactful to the business, mission-critical environment

  • Join a stable, multicultural organization that values inclusion, collaboration, and long-term career growth


What does this position pay?

Compensation is determined by several factors including skillset, experience level, and education.

Expected salary range: $170,000 – $250,000 per year
(Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications and experience.)


What’s next?

Please email your resume to MStramel@provenrecruiting.com if you’re an experienced Data Scientist looking to grow your career within a stable and dynamic institution.


Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, and gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community. Apply today!

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